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Breadwinners: Sri Lanka's war widows constantly search for a sustainable source of livelihood

by DushiYanthini | December 18, 2012 at 5:39 AM

Sri Lanka’s total population 20.27 million consists of 53% women (2/3 of total population) according to the latest census. More and more women are becoming breadwinners all over South Asia. … Read More»

Women carry camphor pots for their "missing" fathers, brothers, husbands and sons

by DushiYanthini | December 14, 2012 at 6:12 AM

Women, whose fathers, brothers, husbands and sons have been disappeared over the past years, took part in a religious protest recently in Colombo. … Read More»

Women's issues are excluded during reconciliation and reconstruction processes

by DushiYanthini | December 14, 2012 at 5:37 AM

The theme for 2012 16 days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women! … Read More»

Jaffna’s Women Take a Trishaw Ride To Financial Independence

by DushiYanthini | September 13, 2012 at 6:39 AM

DushiYanthini Kanagasabapathipillai in Jaffna, North of Sri Lanka … Read More»

Women strongly urge to stop the wave of violence against women and children

by DushiYanthini | September 12, 2012 at 11:41 PM

Women gathered to protest against the current spate of incidents of violence against women and children in Sri Lanka. The protest was organised by Women for Women. … Read More»